Chris Stadler
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Managing Partner
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Chris Stadler is a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading player in the global private equity market. Based in New York City, he established and oversees the firm’s private equity interests in North America.
Led by its Managing Partners, CVC is a prominent private equity and investment advisory firm that manages finances for investors across the globe. Its excellence is driven by expert teams with profound knowledge of the specialized corporate settings in which they operate. Chris has played a key role in finding and executing major investments such as Pilot Flying J, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Petco, AlixPartners, Bruin Sports Capital, and Authentic Brands Group.
Prior to joining CVC in 2007, Chris worked for another leading private equity firm, Investcorp, as Head of Private Equity in North America after joining the firm as Managing Director in 1996. Earlier in his career, he was a Director in Corporate Finance for Credit Suisse First Boston, and spent a decade at Bankers Trust International, where he held several positions, including Managing Director.
Chris co-chairs CVC’s Sustainability Committee and chairs the Philanthropy Committee. He currently also sits on the Boards of several prominent companies, including Authentic Brands Group, Petco, Asplundh, and Mediaocean. Previously, he served on the Boards of Univar, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Leslie’s Holdings, among others.
Chris holds a BA degree in Economics from Drew University, New Jersey, and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University.
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Background
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2007 — Present
Managing Partner
CVC
CVC is a global leader in credit and private equity. Established in 1981, it has 30 local offices across the globe.
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1996 — 2007
Head of Private Equity: North America
Investcorp
Investcorp is a leading alternative investment product provider and manager serving high-net-worth private and institutional clients.
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1986 — 1995
Managing Director
Bankers Trust International
Founded in 1917 by BF Kauffman, Bankers Trust Company merged with Alex. Brown & Sons in 1997 before being purchased by Deutsche Bank in 1999. In 2003, Deutsche Bank sold Bankers Trust's Trust and Custody division to State Street Corporation.
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1986
Director - Corporate Finance
Credit Suisse First Boston
Credit Suisse First Boston was Credit Suisse Group's investment banking branch.
Formative Years
Education
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Drew University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
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Columbia University
Master of Business Administration
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